Veterinary Assistant - Day Heights Veterinary Clinic

suvetocareers; Milford (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet care discounts

401K with match up to 4%

VSOP stock ownership

Job summary

Day Heights Veterinary Clinic, part of the Suveto network, seeks a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Clermont County. We provide high-quality medical, surgical, integrative and wellness services with a patient-centered approach.

The role involves assisting doctors, maintaining exam rooms, and educating clients in a fast-paced hospital. Flexible, compassionate candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassion for animals and genuine love for their well-being.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist doctors during appointments.
• Take histories from clients and record observations in the medical record.
• Educate clients on preventative care and follow up.
• Communicate patient or client concerns to the team.
• Assist with venipuncture, in-house tests, and lab sample handling.
• Provide nursing care, administer medications, and monitor patients.
• Assist with admission and discharge according to protocols.
• Restock and clean treatment areas and exam rooms.
• Understand and follow OSHA and hospital safety standards.
• Perform client callbacks and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Veterinary hospital experience

Animal care basics

Communication skills

multitasking

Detail-oriented

Compassionate attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Day Heights Veterinary Clinic, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, seeks a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team. We are a full-service animal hospital that strives to improve our patient’s quality of life in every aspect of their care. We are dedicated to using the most up to date techniques with innovative technology to ensure they receive the highest quality of veterinary care available in Clermont County. W we have been providing top-notch veterinary care that our patients deserve for 40 years.

Our mission is to provide high quality medical, surgical, integrative and wellness services to assist our patients in living happier and healthier lives overall.

This is a full-time position, alternating Saturdays (9:00am – noon) are required.

Our Veterinary Assistants provide support to the veterinarian and veterinary technician as directed in various areas of the hospital; provide professional and efficient client service. This is a dynamic position that requires flexibility, compassion, and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for animals, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
• Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
• Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital or similar setting is preferred.
• High school diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from veterinarians and senior staff members.
• Compassionate nature and genuine love for animals.

Benefits

Our employment package for full-time employees includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%. In addition, all full-time hospital team members receive VSOP® grants, SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members.VSOP® is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.

Day Heights Veterinary Clinic, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.